POSITION OVERVIEW

Responsible and accountable to the Manager of InterProfessional Practice for the provision of patient care, coordination of service delivery, education, professional/program development and quality assurance duties. Working as a member of the inter-professional team, the Occupational Therapist will be responsible for providing assessment, consultation, treatment and education to the patient, family members and the interprofessional team within a variety of program areas including but not limited to critical care, geriatrics, respirology, medicine, stroke, surgery, the emergency department. The successful candidate will participate in program development, quality assurance, and program evaluation. Also, the candidate will actively participate in regular team meetings, liaising with community-based providers, advocating on behalf of clients and their families and participation in inter-professional patient and family conferences as needed.
The primary area of coverage for this role will be within the VENT plus integrated care team. Strong interpersonal skills and interest in community transitions/re-integration will be an asset. Previous experience within respirology and/or critical care is preferred. Previous experience providing virtual care is an asset. This role will require availability 1-2 days per week.

EDUCATION

• Graduate of an accredited university program in OT.
• Minimum B.Sc (OT) or equivalent required.
• License to practice with the College of Occupational Therapists and a member in good standing.
• MoCA (Montreal Cognitive Assessment) certification or a willingness to complete within 6 months.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 3 years recent experience with geriatric, medical, orthopaedic, cardio respiratory and neurology adult patients.
• Experience working within stroke and/or neurology is preferred
• Post grad training in geriatrics, medicine, neurology and/or seating an asset.
• MoCA certification required
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work and function effectively as an interdisciplinary team member required.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills required.
• Ability to navigate a constantly changing environment nimbly and with ease required.
• Flexibility and demonstrated acumen with problem solving required.
• Willingness to participate/lead health service councils and task groups.
• Motivated to practice in accordance with the mission and vision of hospital/health service.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and personal development.
• Evening and weekend shifts may be necessary.
• Good work and attendance record required.
• All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of TorontoEast Health Network (TEHN)[formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
• All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
• All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherenceto MGH’s policies and practices.

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